HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 95-23 ORIGINAL'
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS IN SUPPORT OF FUNDING FOR THE SH 121
BYPASS AS PROPOSED IN THE DRAFT 1996 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation and the NCTCOG Regional
Transportation Council are considering adoption of the 1996 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP); and
WHEREAS, the draft of said 1996 TIP includes $66.3 million for commencement
of construction in the fiscal year 1996 of the remaining sections of the State Highway 121
Bypass from Denton Creek to Denton Tap Road and IH 35E to FM 544; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of The Colony, Texas has actively participated in the
State Highway 121 Task Force since 1986 for the purpose of encouraging and expediting
construction of this important regional thoroughfare; and
WHEREAS, local governments and property owners have delivered to the State of
Texas approximately 385 acres of right-of-way totaling over 80% of the land required for
construction of the Bypass; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission in adoption of Minute Order
101682 in November 1992 acknowledged that "completion of the State Highway 121
Bypass is critical for the safety and mobility within the area's transportation system, and
would serve the economic and social needs of the area".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS:
The Council expresses its appreciation to the Texas Department of Transportation
and Regional Transportation Council for inclusion of the State Highway 121 Bypass in
the Draft 1986 Transportation Plan, and urges the adoption of said funding and
commencement of construction of the Bypass,., '~,p~at~Aqae earliest posgib~_date.
PASSED AND APPROVED this c:~ 'a-/~'n- day o~ ,1995.
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Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary